day 53a changing economy

a changing economy

Talk about change, trends, causes and results, and say “without X there would be no Y” with 没有……就没有…….

today’s words

• 趋势 qūshì · trend
• 上升 shàngshēng · to rise, go up
• 扩大 kuòdà · to expand, enlarge
• 缩小 suōxiǎo · to shrink, narrow
• 增 zēng · to increase, add (written)
• 增强 zēngqiáng · to strengthen
• 增进 zēngjìn · to enhance, deepen (understanding)
• 加速 jiāsù · to speed up
• 促进 cùjìn · to promote, boost
• 推动 tuīdòng · to drive, push forward
• 带动 dàidòng · to drive, bring along
• 导致 dǎozhì · to lead to, cause
• 造成 zàochéng · to cause, create
• 因素 yīnsù · factor
• 后果 hòuguǒ · consequence
• 面临 miànlín · to face, be up against
• 进步 jìnbù · to make progress; progress
• 前进 qiánjìn · to move forward, advance
• 实现 shíxiàn · to realise, achieve
• 使得 shǐde · to make, cause
• 促使 cùshǐ · to prompt, push (someone to)
• 转变 zhuǎnbiàn · to change, transform
• 推广 tuīguǎng · to promote, spread
• 推进 tuījìn · to push ahead, advance
• 变动 biàndòng · change; to change

sentences

• 网上购物是一个大趋势。 · Online shopping is a big trend.
• 这次比赛增强了我们的信心。 · This match boosted our confidence.
• 没有大家的努力，就没有今天的成果。 · Without everyone’s hard work, we wouldn’t have what we’ve achieved today.
• 多交流可以增进了解。 · Talking more helps people understand each other better.
• 这家饭馆的菜又好吃又经济。 · The food at this restaurant is tasty and good value.